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Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Serendipity Salon and Art Gallery will launch the Farm and Art Market at the North Village Arts District on Sunday at 9 a.m. following the end of Orr Street Farm and Art Market last season, and the market will run every Sunday until December 14 featuring produce, art, food, and live music from local vendors. Inside Columbia
- ➤ Columbia Farmers Market will begin its 45th season Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon under the MU Health Care Pavilion at the COMO Ag Park—offering new vendors and local favorites like fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, flowers, plants and handmade goods—and will feature live music, free kids activities, food trucks and a match of up to $35 in SNAP and WIC benefits. Inside Columbia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old man from Columbia (Jermarion Burnett-Howard) pleaded guilty to felony murder and was given 24 years in prison for killing 72-year-old Janet Jago outside her home. ABC 17
- ➤ A Columbia man, Jermarion Burnett-Howard, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the murder of Janet Jago during a robbery in the Highlands neighborhood in May 2023. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shelly Sconce will become the new principal of Southern Boone High School on July 1—she was approved by the school board on April 3. She served as assistant principal for two years and will replace retiring Dale Van Deven. KRCG
- ➤ Federal cuts to the National Endowment for Humanities on Tuesday left MU professors and staff uncertain—potentially delaying planned renovation projects and affecting future humanities programs. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, US-63 traffic between Conley Road and Broadway will shift to the southbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration — a change that lets crews begin northbound bridge construction. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in the work zone — the shift is set to continue through August. Columbia Daily Tribune
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Drake Milligan Concert
8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Drake Milligan in Columbia, MO.
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Missouri Startup Weekend
Friday, Apr 11th — 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — EquipmentShare - Corporate Office — $0-89.99 — Unleash your billion-dollar startup idea with expert mentors and networking opportunities over a weekend of innovation.
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Introduction to Machine Embroidery Class
10 a.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to create an embroidered patch using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine in this hands-on class.
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Stavros Halkias, known for his unique comedic style.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Admission varies — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between local rivals for a night of athletic thrill.
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Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers Softball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Cost Info N/A — Cheer for the Tigers as they face off against the Aggies in a thrilling softball matchup.
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Country Royale Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy live performances of country classics featuring local bands.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Class
10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to sew thick materials while creating a tote bag.
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Intro to Shapeoko Routers Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Gain hands-on experience with Shapeoko routers and essential safety protocols.
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Trolls Movie Night
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a colorful animated adventure with friends and family under the stars.
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